How do we learn to read - and why is it hard? | Brains On! Science Podcast For Kids | Full Episode

Reading is your one-way ticket to adventure! You can ride fire-breathing dragons, explore outer space, or even save the world – all within the pages of a book. But have you ever wondered how we learn to read? And why it can sometimes feel hard to do?

Molly and co-host Anna talk to American Public Media reporter Emily Hanford, host of the podcast 'Sold a Story,' about how some teaching techniques make it harder to learn how to read. Plus tips on how to become a rockstar reader and a brand-new Mystery Sound!

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Timestamps

00:00 Mystery Sound Pt. 1
00:13 Intro
01:38 History of Reading
02:15 How to Become a Good Reader
03:37 Decoding Words
07:28 Anna’s Story
10:19 Mystery Sound Pt. 2
11:06 The Whole Word Way
14:33 The Bear Story
16:43 The Reading Conflict and How We can Grow!
20:46 Anna and Her Mom!
28:07 Conclusion
29:53 Mystery Sound Reveal and Celebrating Our Fan Art!